The restoration of Middle Eastern networks and strong performance in North America primarily drove an 8.5% growth in global air cargo during June 2026 compared to the same month in 2025.
According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), during that period capacity —measured in available cargo tonnes per kilometer (ACTK)— increased by 4.4% year-on-year (4.9% in international operations).
“Demand growth outpaced capacity globally and in all regions except Latin America and the Caribbean. The acceleration in demand also outpaced the growth of global trade, driven by high-value technology products and urgent shipments,” IATA explained.
According to IATA, North American airlines saw a 13.1% year-on-year increase , while capacity rose 6.2% year-on-year.
Meanwhile, airlines in Latin America and the Caribbean saw a 3.5% increase in June 2026 , the weakest performance globally. Capacity increased 9.8% year-on-year.
Those in Asia-Pacific increased 7.9% year-on-year and capacity rose 4.3% year-on-year.
“Although this is positive news for the second half of 2026, risks remain, including the conflict in the Middle East and the renewed interest of the United States in tariffs,” he commented.
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